Additional Units
Under an initial deal in 1999, the South African Navy (SAN) was to receive five units of the class. However, budgetary constraints limited the initial purchase to the four units that have been delivered thus far. The final acquisition has been canceled in favour of an amphibious transport dock platform.
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